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SEND Code of practice and whole school approach

Statutory guidance for schools in England on duties, policies and procedures relating to children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) is contained with the SEND Code of Practice (2014).

With maths teaching it is important for schools to create an environment where learners feel safe to explore their ideas and strategies without fear of feeling ‘stupid’ if they get they answer wrong. Moving away from a procedure and answer focused way of teaching to a more exploratory and problem solving approach can also help to alleviate maths anxiety

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